Industrial Fork Lift Trucks (Counterbalanced)

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Aim:
The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:

  • Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
  • Use ancillary attachments.
  • Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
  • Be able to load and unload vehicles.
  • Understand the causes of instability of truck and load.
  • Have an understanding of responsibilities under other current relevant legislation.

Trainee Specification:
All personnel required to operate an Industrial Lift Truck.

Course Content:

  • H.S.W.A.
  • P.U.W.E.R.
  • L.O.L.E.R.
  • Other current relevant regulations
  • Driving, loading and unloading
  • Introduction to machine
  • Controls and instruments
  • Limitations of use
  • Weight assessment
  • Fork truck stability
  • ACOP for Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator
  • Training
  • Regulations, standards and exemptions
  • Components and main type of lift trucks
  • Maintenance, service, transport, handling & storage
  • Re-fuelling systems
  • Pre-shift inspection
  • Coolant, fuel and lubrication
  • Emergency controls
  • Driving on/off ramps
  • Operator’s safety code
  • Handling loaded/unloaded pallets.
  • Handling difficult shaped loads
  • Working within a Racking System
  • Bulk Stacking

Method of Training
Highly participative, with demonstrations highlighted by use of Powerpoint and Videos along with group and individual exercises.

Duration: 1 or 2.5 or 5 days depending upon experience. These courses meet the requirement of Approved Code Of Practice for Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training.
Funding: Eligible companies may be able to claim grants toward their Training as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.
Certification:
Booking A Course: To book this course, please click the button below to complete the Train'd Up booking form, telephone one of our advisors on 0845 6029 665 or e-mail enquiries@traindup.org.


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